On Tue, 18 Oct 2005 06:58:57 GMT, Gunner Asch
wrote:

Both bills would repeal a provision that allows journalists access to
the names of permit-holders by county. The records are otherwise off
limits to the public.

Frank Deaner, executive director of the Ohio Newspaper Association,
said his organization will fight for access.

"This isn't just a public records issue; this is a public safety
issue," he said. "There are all kinds of reasons why people might want
to know their friends and neighbors are carrying a concealed deadly
weapon."


Can anybody name one legitimate reason?

Gunner

"Pax Americana is a philosophy. Hardly an empire.
Making sure other people play nice and dont kill each other (and us)
off in job lots is hardly empire building, particularly when you give
them self determination under "play nice" rules.

Think of it as having your older brother knock the **** out of you
for torturing the cat." Gunner